'Birdman' Brings the Energy as Heat Burst Past Bucks

MIAMI — Chris Andersen flew through the lane, slammed home the rebound and turned to the crowd with open arms.
The crowd at sold-out AmericanAirlines Arena stood and cheered Miami's newest cult hero.
Andersen has become more than a curiosity with his vivid tattoos, Mohawk 'do and “Birdman” nickname. He has become the Heat's energizer, and that never was more apparent than in the Heat's 110-87 victory over Milwaukee in Sunday's opening game of the playoffs.